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The different range of adhesive levels helps the mounter or operator secure the stereo in position onto the surface of the
cushion mount. This prevents the stereos from lifting on the run.

Cushion mount is built up from different layers of adhesive, films and foam to add strength and structure to the matrix.
The cushion acts as a shock absorber between the anilox roller, stereo / print roller and impression roller or central
impression drum (CI press).

The Double-Sided Cushion also helps the printer achieve the end result by selecting the correct hardness in the Scapa
range of foam mounting tapes available.

The range of Scapa tapes consist of the following products.
 Double-sided foam cushion mounting tapes;
 Double-sided cloth tape;
 Double-sided filmic hard mount tapes.

PRODUCT CONSTRUCTION EXAFIT HP RANGE
 Transparent PP Embossed Release Liner – peel off strip;
 Acrylic adhesive – adhesive that is mounted against stereo;
 PET Film – added to stabilize matrix;
 Acrylic PSA – adhesive layer;
 Cross Linked PE Foam – this is the foam layer;
 Acrylic adhesive - this is the adhesive that goes on to your plate cylinder.

SCAPA CUSHION MOUNT TRAINING MANUAL 3
Updated - 24 June 2019